Editor-in-Chief Ishii's ``A Splendid Life of Extraneous Thoughts''

I want to do that, I want to do this. I want to enjoy life even more! Based on such greedy thoughts, we will deliver the daily life of editor-in-chief Ishii, who enjoys life full of distractions. This time, we will be talking about watching the Japan national soccer team's "KIRIN CHALLENGE CUP 2023" match against Uruguay, which was held on March 24th. We were invited by Dunhill, the company that makes suits for the Japanese national team, to have a special experience!

He has been a soccer brat since childhood due to his father playing soccer. My memories with my father are not of playing catch, but of exchanging inside passes. I received a tearful invitation from Dunhill, who has been indebted to me both professionally and privately! I was invited to watch the Japan national soccer match against Uruguay in the "KIRIN CHALLENGE CUP 2023". I was scheduled to go on a business trip to Geneva, Switzerland (covering Watch & Wonder) the next day, so I was in a good mood, but I was still a bit nervous, so I answered two questions!

It's wonderful to be able to shout out your support... The National Stadium was bathed in illuminations, the heroic presence of Moriyasu JAPAN in Qatar, etc. It was truly moving to be in a space filled with the thoughts of all the people who love the sport of soccer.

What Dunhill has prepared for us this time is a really special frame! For various reasons, I am unable to post many photos, but I was able to participate in the tournament ceremony attended by sponsors and legends of Japanese soccer (Ofto, Ramos, Oka-chan, etc.), and I was able to take part in the pre-match photos. There is a meal service included... I wanted to show it to my father in heaven. By the way, the photo above shows the uniforms of past national teams. All of them are authentic items worn by players at the time.

Tenor and soprano singers appeared to praise the good performance of the Japanese and Uruguay national teams. The atmosphere was overwhelming as it was an important international match for both countries.

Although the match ended in a 1-1 draw, the players showed off their great technique and spirit despite the light rain, and the more than 60,000 players were in awe.

After the game ended, the biggest surprise came! ! ! Oh my God! You can also participate in an exchange event with the players! The stars who were playing the game until just now are in front of you one after another! Director Hajime Moriyasu, Kaoru Mitoma, Junya Ito, Ritsu Doan, Wataru Endo, Daichi Kamata, Aoi Tanaka, Takuma Asano, Daenen Maeda... The times we shared our thoughts and had conversations are memories that will last a lifetime. I was able to take a lot of photos, and I also completed the autograph! He turned into just a soccer kid, completely. I'm sure the old man in heaven would burst out laughing at that. Anyway, thank you very much, Dunhill!